Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Annals
This site provides the text of "The Annals" by Tacitus ~ Books I, II, III, IV, V, VI, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Histories
This site offers the text of "The Histories" by Tacitus ~ Books I-V.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of a Roman Emperor
Explore this impressive list of readings and possible writing/discussion ideas regarding the Early Emperors focused mainly on Augustus and Nero.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Jesus
Biblical and non-Christian accounts of the trial of Jesus and related resources are available at this website from the University of Missouri Law School. There is a chronology of the trial, maps, and primary source documents.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.
This article provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to death.
Other
Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
Other
Ancient Roman History Timeline
Narrative timeline highlights the people, especially authors, who shaped and chronicled the events of Ancient Rome. Offers specific links to outside sources with most entries. Most entries are highlighted with pictures and primary text...